Characteristics and description of the Yamal tomato variety, its yield
Tomatoes are among the most popular vegetables. They are used in the preparation of various dishes and salads. Also juices and sauces are made from tomatoes. A fairly popular variety of domestic selection is the Yamal tomato, which can be grown even in the northern regions of the country.
Description
The characteristics and description of the Yamal tomato variety will help inexperienced gardeners study its distinctive features in more detail.
These tomatoes are early maturing varieties that begin to ripen two and a half months after planting seedlings in open ground. The bushes of the plant are low and compact. On average, their height is about 30-40 cm. It is because of this that the Yamal 200 variety is often grown on balconies or window sills. The leaves of tomatoes are dark green and small in size.
Unripe fruits are light green in color. Ripe tomatoes gradually turn red and take on a rounded or flat-round shape. The first ripe tomatoes are slightly larger than the subsequent ones and weigh about 150 g. The yield of this variety of tomatoes is quite good and is more than 8 kg of tomatoes from one bush.
Yamal tomatoes can be grown both in protected and in open ground. In areas with warm and mild climates, seeds can be sown immediately in the area in mid to late May. In the middle lane, it is better to grow tomatoes in seedlings.
This variety has good resistance to some diseases, as evidenced by the reviews of the people who grew it.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
It is necessary to plant seeds for germinating seedlings two months before planting seedlings in open ground. It is recommended to do this from late February to mid-March.
Seed preparation
To make tomato bushes more resistant to temperature extremes and various diseases, it is necessary to prepare planting material in advance.
The first step is to choose the best seed for sowing. For this, all planting material is placed in a glass filled with water and table salt. The seeds, which after a few minutes begin to float to the surface, will have to be removed, and the remaining ones rinsed with water and dried.
Then you need to start disinfecting the seeds to protect them from various diseases and pests. For this, the seed is kept in a weak manganese solution for 20-30 minutes. You can use hydrogen peroxide instead. In this case, the seeds will have to be soaked for only 10 minutes.
Also, the seed of the Yamal tomato variety should be treated with special nutrients. During the day, it is soaked in a nutrient solution based on phosphorus or nitrogen.
Soil preparation
For planting seeds for seedlings, soil dug out in the garden is used. Often it contains various infectious diseases that can harm young tomato seedlings. To protect the seedlings from the appearance of certain diseases, it is necessary to engage in soil cultivation.
There are several ways to disinfect the ground:
- heating in the oven for 20 minutes at a temperature of about 200 degrees;
- heat treatment with boiled water;
- spraying the soil with a strong solution of potassium permanganate.
Planting
You need to plant seeds in special pots or boxes, the height of which should be at least 10-15 cm. If the sowing container is large enough, then it is better not to plant the seeds too close to each other. It is recommended to plant 2-4 seeds in each hole in order to avoid picking seedlings in the future. The seed should not be placed too deep in the soil. It is enough to dig them in 3-4 mm deep.
Planting seedlings
Planting seedlings in open soil should be carried out not earlier than the beginning of summer. It is during this period that frosts completely disappear and the soil is sufficiently warmed up.
Site selection
Choose the most suitable place for planting seedlings in advance. It is recommended to choose an elevated and level area that warms up well and is illuminated by the sun's rays. A place with quickly drying and warm sandy loam soils is perfect.
Soil preparation
Compost is an ideal soil treatment agent. With its help, you can attract a considerable number of earthworms to the site, which can qualitatively loosen the soil. You need to process the site in the fall. For this, about 5-7 kg of compost or other mineral fertilizers are applied to one square meter of land. In the spring, the soil can be fed with wood ash, bird droppings and ammonium nitrate.
Planting seedlings
It is necessary to plant seedlings in open ground in cloudy weather or in the evening. First, small holes are made at a distance of about 40 cm from each other. After that, seedlings are placed vertically in them, sprinkled with soil and watered with water.
If there is a risk of night frost, then it is better to cover the beds with plastic wrap at night.
Care
Tomato bushes must be properly cared for, as tomatoes can produce little harvest if not properly cared for.
Watering
You should not immediately water the tomato bushes, as they need to be given a little time so that they take root in a new place. The first watering is recommended only two weeks after planting the seedlings. Water should be poured under the root of the plant so that it does not fall on the leaves. It is not recommended to use sprinkler irrigation, as this can lead to shedding of leaves.
Top dressing
When growing tomatoes, they need to be fed periodically. It is better to use bird droppings for this. This fertilizer contains all the trace elements that tomatoes need. To prepare a working solution, it is necessary to fill the barrel halfway with droppings, and fill the other half with water. The solution should be infused for four days, after which it can be applied to the area.
Conclusion
Even people who have never done this will be able to grow yamal tomato. To do this, just read the recommendations for planting tomatoes and read the reviews of those who previously planted this variety.
